a). International students between 18-30 years old with good health and foreign passports;

Note: According to the latest notice from the Ministry of Education, as from 2010, applicants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated abroad should present a foreign passport valid for no less than four years with a record of having been resident abroad for at least 2 of the last four years up to April 30. Nine months of residence abroad will be taken as one year for visa purposes.

b). International students with the completion of a high school diploma and the average transcripts B or above (over 70%).

Language Proficiency

A). Chinese language proficiency for Chinese medium programmes

Applicants for humanities, Economics, Management, Law and Arts should get the HSK Certificate of sixth level or above; Applicants for sciences should get HSK Certificate of third level or above. Students whose courses are taught mainly in Chinese during high school are exempt from the HSK Certificate.

English: 80 points or above for TOEFL, a grade 6.0 or above for IELTS, or other certificate of English proficiency from an approved test. Native English speakers and candidates whose high school courses are taught in English are exempt from this requirement.

Chinese: Applicants for Economics and Accounting programmes should get the HSK Certificate of fifth level or above; Applicants for sciences should get HSK Certificate of third level or above.

Note: Applicants can apply for Chinese language training in Overseas Education College and then join the HSK test held in April, June and Dec. each year in Xiamen University .

Application time: from Feb 15- June 15 2010

Application documents to be submitted

l Application Form for International Students.

l High school diploma, certified copy.

l Academic transcripts or mark sheets during his high school study, certified copy.

l Chinese or English Proficiency Certificate.

l Copy of valid foreign passport

Note: Applicants, who come under the first entry requirement given in the note, should present photocopies of their passport and visa record.

l Other supporting documents including awards, internships certificate, recommendation letters, which will be highly considered.

l Applicants applying for Architecture and Artistic Design should have art background and are required to submit their artworks.

Note: Documents that are not in English or Chinese need to be officially translated and certified. All the documents will not return to the applicants whether the application successful or not.

Academic programmes

Xiamen University offers 26 popular programmes for international students in 2010. Applicants should choose three programme preferences and the second and third preference will automatically be considered.

Chinese-medium Undergraduate Programmes

Colleges

Departments

Categories of Programmes

Humanities

Chinese

Chinese Language & Literature

Journalism & Communication

Journalism

Journalism & Communication

Advertising

Foreign Languages & Cultures

English Language & Literature

English Language

Japanese Language & Literature

Japanese Language

French Languages & Literatures

French Language

Law

Law

Law

Public Affairs

Public Management

Public Management

Economics

Economics

Economics

Finance

Finance

Statistics

Statistics

International Economics and Business

International Economics & Trade

Management

Business Administration

Business Administration

Tourism

Tourism Management

Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Mechanics

Technology and Instrument

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering & Pharmacology

Life Sciences

Biology

Biology

Oceanography & Environment

Oceanography

Oceanography

Information Science and Technology

Computer Science

Computer Science & Technology

Electronic Engineering

Electronic Information Engineering

Software

Software Engineering

Software Engineering

Architecture and Civil Engineering

Architecture

★ Architecture

Medical College

Clinic Medicine

★ Clinic Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine

★ Traditional Chinese Medicine

Arts

Fine Arts

Artistic Design

Overseas Education

Chinese Language

Chinese Language (Business, Culture)

Note: 1. The length of programmes marked with ★ is 5 years; others 4 years.

2. Applicants for Chinese Language in Overseas Education College can skip to Grade 3 if they have passed HSK Band 6.

Bilingual Chinese-English Medium Undergraduate Programmes

Colleges

Departments

Categories of Programmes

Economics

Economics

Economics

Management

Accounting

Accounting

Mathematical Sciences

Pure and Applied Mathematics

Mathematics

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Chemistry

Life Sciences

Biology

Biology

Oceanography & Environment

Oceanography

Oceanography

Note: Xiamen University offers the brand-new Bilingual Chinese-English-medium Undergraduate Programmes which is an important act to promote the internationalization of Xiamen University. All the programmes are key advantageous disciplines. Outstanding teaching staff will be mobilized to cultivate distinguished international talents from home and broad. In line with the principle of selecting the best and putting quality before quantity, admissions will be granted on the basis of applicants' situation. Applicants are subordinated to the adjustment of their majors.

Accepting an offer

The application procedure normally takes seven to eight weeks. Applicants who need to take the interview or test will be informed in advance. The results will timely come out on the web of the admissions office and the admission notice and visa application form will be issued later on.

Commencement of the programme: Mid of Sep. 2010, subject to the change in the admission notice.

Accommodation fee: The Zhangzhou Campus provides excellent living facilities and a pleasant study environment. The apartments are four-person rooms well-equipped with modern facilities, including telephones, air-conditioning, and Internet access points and so on. The accommodation fee takes 1200RMB/per person/per year (without the electricity and water fees).

Living expenses: about 500RMB/month

Xiamen University Scholarship

The University offers scholarships for excellent applicants. The recipients will have their tuition fees covered, up to a maximum of 3 years for a PhD, 2 -3 years for a Master degree and 4-5 years for a Bachelor degree. The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.

Postgraduate application

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.

2. Educational background and age limits:

Applicants for master's degree courses must hold a bachelor's degree.

Applicants for doctoral courses must hold a master's degree.

Application deadline

Chinese Government Scholarship: Nov. 1 2009- Jan 15 2010

Xiamen University Scholarship: Nov.1 2009- April 15 2010

Self-supporting Application: Nov.1 2009- April 15 2010

Application Materials

Applicants must provide copy of the following materials completed truly and correctly:

1. Application Form or Scholarship Form, completed in Chinese or in English.

2. Notarised copy of highest diploma. Applicants who are currently studying at university must also provide study certificates. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.

3. Notarised photocopy of transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.

4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (minimum 800 words).

5. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.

6. Chinese or English Proficiency Certificate.

7. Photocopy of valid passport.

8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English.

Note:

1. Applicants who apply more than two scholarships should fill related scholarship forms, but only submit one copy of completed application materials. Applicants who apply as self-supporting students should fill the application form and submit one copy of completed application materials.

2. Application materials above will not return to applicants whether they are accepted or not.

Language Proficiency Requirements

1. Programmes taught in Chinese: Scholarship students are required to take a one-year preparatory Chinese language course and pass the examinations prior to the commencement of their major study if their Chinese language is below the required level.

English Proficiency for programmes taught in English: TOEFL or IELTS with a minimum requirement of 80 points or above for New TOEFL, grade 6.0 or above for IELTS, or on presentation of a certificate from some other approved test of English proficiency. Native English speakers and applicants whose teaching language during undergraduate studies is English are exempt from this requirement.

3. Doctoral programs taught in English: Some PhD programs may be taught in English. Applicants applying for doctoral programs taught in English should contact prospective supervisors in advance.

Academic Programmes

Programmes taught in Chinese (full-time)

Most programmes at XMU are taught in Chinese. Currently, XMU offers doctoral programmes in 140disciplines and master's programmes in 213disciplines,

Master's programmes

Master's Degree (3 Years)/Total length of study: 2-5years

General Scholar (1 Year)

College of Humanities

• Literature and Art

• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

• Chinese Language and Scripts

• Ancient Chinese Classical Literature

• Ancient Chinese Literature

• Chinese Modern and Contemporary Literature

• Comparative Literature and World Literature

• Art Studies

• Dramas & Chinese Operas

• Archaeology & Musicology

• Historical Geography

• Historical Literature

• History of Special Fields

• Ancient Chinese History

• Chinese Modern and Contemporary History

• World History

• Marine History

• Marxist Philosophy

• Chinese Philosophy

• Foreign Philosophy

• Logic

• Ethnics

• Aesthetics

• Religion

• Science and Technology Philosophy

• Ethnology

• Anthropology

• History of Chinese Minorities

College of Journalism and Communication

• Journalism

• Communication

School of Economics

• Political Economics

• History of Economic Thoughts

• History of Economy

• Western Economics

• Economics of Population, Resources and Environment

• Development Economics

• Management Economics

• National Economy

• Statistics

• Quantitative Economics

• Economic Information Management

• Public Finance

• Labor Economics

• Assets Valuation

• Network Economics

• Finance

• Financial Engineering

• Insurance

• Investments

• International Finance

• World Economy

• International Economics

• International Trade

• Service in Trade

• International Business

• Regional Economics

• Industrial Economics

• Energy Economics

Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics

• Applied Finance (MAF) ※ (Taught in English)

• Financial Engineering (MFE) ※ (Taught in English)

• Business Economics (MBE) ※ (Taught in English)

School of Management

• Accounting

• Enterprise Management

• Marketing

• Finance

• Business Administration(MBA)

• Management Science & Engineering

• Technology Economics and Management

• Project Management

• Logistics Management

• Tourism Management

School of Law

• Jurisprudence

• Legal Law

• Constitutional Law & Administrative Law

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law and Commercial Law

• Procedural Law

• Economic Law

• Environment and Resources Protection Law

• International Law

• Jurisprudence Master

• Intellectual Rights Management

School of Public Affairs

• Theory of Political Science

• Scientific Socialism & International Communist Movements

• International Politics

• Administrative Management

• Social Medicine and Health Management

• Social Security

• Public Policy

• Intellectual Property and Press Management

• Female Studies

• Master of Public Administration (MPA)

• Sociology

• Master of Social Work (MSW)

• Demology

• Chinese Communist Party History

• Marxism Basic Theory

• Ideology Education

College of Foreign Languages and Cultures

• English Language and Literature

• Master of Translation and Interpreting (MTI)

• Japanese Language and Literature

• French Language and Literature

• Russian Language and Literature

• Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

College of Arts

• Musicology

• Fine Arts

• Artistic Design

School of Physics & Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

• Theoretical Physics

• Condensed Matter Physics

• Optics

• Radio Physics

• PV(Photovoltaic) Engineering

• Physical Electronics

• Microelectronics & Solid-State Electronics

• Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Technology

• Electronics and Communication Engineering

• Machine Manufacture and Automation

• Electromechanical Engineering

• Mechanical Design and Theory

• Precision Instrument & Mechanism

• Measurement Technology & Instruments

• Mechanical Engineering

• Instrument and Meter Engineering

• Aviation and Space Navigation Manufacturing Engineering

College of Mathematical Science

• Basic Mathematics

• Computational Mathematics

• Probability Theory & Mathematical Statistics

• Applied Mathematics

College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry

• Physical chemistry

Polymer Chemistry and Polymer Physics

• Chemical Biology

• Nanomaterials Chemistry

• Applied Chemistry

• Chemical Engineering

• Chemical Technics

• Biochemical Engineering

• Industrial Catalysis

College of Materials Science

• Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics

• Solid Dynamics

• Material Physics and Chemistry

• Materials Science

• Materials Processing Engineering

• Material Engineering

• Biomedicine Engineering

College of Life Sciences

• Botany

• Zoology

• Hydrobiology

• Microbiology

• Genetics

• Developmental Biology

• Cell Biology

• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

• Ecology

College of Oceanography and Environmental Science

• Physical Oceanography

• Marine Chemistry

• Marine Biology

• Marine Geology

• Integrated Coastal Zone Management

• Environmental Science

• Environmental Management

• Environmental Engineering

• Marine Physics

• Marine Biotechnology

• Marine Affairs

College of Information Science and Technology

• Computer System Structure

• Computer Software and Theory

• Computer Applied Technology

• Computer Technology

• Radio Physics

• Optics Engineering

• Physical Electronics

• Electronic Circuits & Systems

• Microelectronics & Solid-State Electronics

• Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Technology

• Electronics and Communication Engineering

• Integrated Circuit Engineering

• Control Theory & Control Engineering

• Detection Technology and Automation Devices

• System Engineering

• Pattern Recognition & Intelligence System

• Control Engineering

• Communication & Information System

• Signal and Information Processing

• Artificial Intelligence Foundation

• Pattern Recognition and Intelligence System

School of Software

• Computer Software and Theory

• Software Engineering

Medical College

• Physiology

• Microbiology

• Pharmic Chemistry

• Pharmacology

• Internal Medicine

• Surgery

• Oncology

College of Architecture and Civil Engineering

• Architectural History and Theory

• Architectural Design &Theory

• Urban Planning and Design

• Architectural Technology and Science

• General Dynamics and Dynamical Base

• Fluid Dynamics

• Engineering Dynamics

• Terrane Engineering

• Structural Engineering

• Disaster Prevention and Protection Engineering

• Bridge and Tunnel Engineering

• Architectural and Civil Engineering

Institute of South East Asian Studies

• World Economy

• International Relations

• History of Specialized Field

Institute of Taiwan Studies

• Regional Economics

• Chinese and Foreign Political Systems

• Chinese Modern and Contemporary Literature

• History of Special Fields

Institute of Higher Education

• Theory of Pedagogy

• Curriculum and Methodology

• History of Education

• Comparative Education

• Higher Education

• Developmental and Educational Psychology

• Educational Economics Management

• Master of Education

Institute of Biomedicine

• Chemical Biology

Department of Physical Education

• Physical Education and Training

• Ethnical and Traditional Athletics

Overseas Education College

• Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Communication

Institute of Energy

• Nuclear Science and Engineering

• PV (Photovoltaic) Engineering

• Chemistry of Energy

Master's programs taught in English (2 years full-time)

As a way of enhancing the internationalisation of the university, XMU has opened several master's programmes for outstanding international students. The programmes are taught in English, and have the aim of fostering talented international students with both professional competence and a knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture and society.

Colleges/Schools

Programme name

Degree Awarded

School of Humanities

Chinese Culture

Master of Arts

School of Law

Chinese Law

Master of Law

Institute of South Asian Studies

International Relations

Master of Law

School of Economics

Chinese Economy

Master of Economics

Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics

Applied Finance

Master of Economics

Financial Engineering

Business Economics

College of Oceanography and Environmental Science

Marine Affairs

Master of Science

College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Master of Engineering

College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Electro Chemistry

Master of Science

Note: Students on International Master's Programmes taught in English are enrolled under their programme. However their degree awarded will be according to their specific academic field and the relevant regulations.

Doctoral programmes

College of Humanities

Study of Literature and Art

Chinese Language

Theatre and Chinese Operas

Anthropology

Archaeology and Study of Museum

Historical Philology

History of Specialized Field

Ancient Chinese History

History of Modern and Contemporary China

World History

Historiography of Maritime History

Chinese Philosophy

Foreign Philosophy

Science and Technology Philosophy

Anthropology

School of Law

Civil Law

International Law

School of Public Affairs

Political Theory

Public Administration

Economics of Population, Resources and Environment

Anthropology

School of Economics

Finance

Financial Engineering

Insurance

Investment

International Trade

World Economy Main Courses

Service Trade

National Economics

Statistics

Quantitative Economics

Economic Information Management

Public Finance (including Taxation)

Public Economics

Asset Valuation

Labor Economics

Network Economics

Law and Economics

Political Economy

History of Economic Thoughts

Western Economics

Political Economics

Industrial Economics

School of Management

Accounting

Business Administration

Tourism Management

Technological Economics &Management

College of Foreign Languages and Cultures

English Language & Literature

College of Oceanography and Environmental Science

Environmental Science

Environmental Engineering

Marine Biology

Marine Chemistry

Marine Physics

Physical Oceanography

Marine Geology

School of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Theoretical Physics

Condensed Matter Physics

Optics

Radio Physics

Measuring Technology and Instrument

Overseas Education College

Art Studies (Chinese Culture and Communication)

College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Organic Chemistry

Inorganic chemistry

Chemical Biology

Analytical Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry and Physics

Industrial Catalysis

School of Life Sciences

Botany

Zoology

Ecology

Cell Biology

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Hydrobiology

School of Information Science and Technology

Control Theory and Control Engineering

Computer Science

Communication and Information Systems

Accepting an offer

The admissions office reviews the application materials together with related colleges and departments. Applicants who need to take the interview or test will be informed in advance. The XMU Admissions Office publishes the list of successful scholarship candidates on the web and forwards the Admission Notice and JW201or JW202 to those accepted.

Commencement of the programme:

Mid of Sep. 2010, please see the admission notice.

Taught component: 3 years for a Master degree,

2 years for an International Master degree taught in English,

3 years for a Doctor degree

Tuition fee: per year/ RMB

Humanities: 20000 RMB/year, 60000 RMB in total for a Master degree

30000 RMB/year, 60000 RMB in total for a Master degree

24000 RMB/year, 72000 RMB in total for a Doctor degree

Sciences, Economics, Management, Law, Arts:

24000 RMB/ year, 72000 RMB in total for a Master degree

36000 RMB/ year, 72000 RMB in total for an International master degree taught in English

32000 RMB/ year, 96000 RMB in total for a Doctor degree

Accommendation fee

The overseas student apartments in Xiamen Campus are set in picturesque surroundings and enjoy sea views and fresh sea air. The buildings are fully-equipped with modern facilities, including telephones, air-conditioning, cable TV, Internet access points and separate bathrooms.

Building

Type

≥30 days

(Per day per bed in RMB)

＜ 30 days

(Per day per bed in RMB)

Nanguang Building 4#

Double

25

55

Three-Person

18

45

Four-Person

8

30

Nanguang Building 5#

Double

30

60

Cai Qingjie Building

Single

50

100

Double

30

70

Four-Person

25

50

Scholarship Application

• Chinese Government Scholarship

The “Chinese Government Scholarships — Postgraduate Study Project”, set up by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), is intended to provide support for building universities to an international high level, and to promote Chinese higher education. Enrolment is managed directly by China's key universities.

The scholarship covers registration fees, tuition fees, living allowance, accommodation fees, and medical insurance and so on. The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.

For more information please see:

Application for Chinese Government Scholarship 2010

• Xiamen University Scholarship

The University offers scholarships for excellent applicants The recipients will have their tuition fees covered, up to a maximum of 3 years for a PhD, 2 -3 years for a Master degree and 4-5 years for a Bachelor degree. The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.